U.S. can’t capitalize on opportunities in men’s water polo loss to Greece
The U.S. played close with Greece for most of Thursday’s pool play contest, but an inability to capitalize on extra player shots cost the Americans…
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Uber, China’s BYD, form partnership to deploy 100,000 EVs in EU and Latin America
BANGKOK (AP) — The ride sharing giant Uber and Chinese automaker BYD say they have agreed on a partnership to introduce 100,000 BYD model EVs on…
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Field hockey recap, July 31: Germany men stun medal-favorite Netherlands to reach quarterfinals
The field hockey tournament continued in Paris on Wednesday, with six women’s matches and two men’s. Here’s what…
Continue ReadingTahiti’s youth surf culture gets a boost as island hosts the Paris Olympics
Associated Press TEAHUPO’O, Tahiti (AP) — As the heavy, barrel-shaped waves of Teahupo’o, Tahiti — where the Paris Olympics surfing…
Continue ReadingSouth Korea offers humanitarian aid to flood-hit North Korea
Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea has offered to send aid supplies to North Korea to help the country recover from heavy rains…
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Women’s volleyball recap, Aug. 1: Top-ranked Italy sweeps outmatched Netherlands
Matchday 2 of the women’s volleyball tournament at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games wraps up with four games on the…
Continue ReadingJapan rivals Nissan and Honda will share EV components and AI research as they play catch up
AP Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda say they plan to share components for electric vehicles like batteries and…
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China’s Liu Yukun wins men’s 50m rifle gold
China’s Liu Yukun won the men’s 50m 3 positions final, ahead of Ukraine’s Serhiy Kulish and India’s Swapnil…
Continue ReadingIsrael says it has confirmed that chief of Hamas’ military wing was killed in a July strike in Gaza
Associated Press JERUSALEM (AP) — The Israeli military said Thursday that it has confirmed that the head of Hamas’ military wing, Mohammed Deif,…
Continue ReadingDon’t panic! Taylor Swift warns fans to expect sirens for WWII anniversary in Warsaw before concert
Associated Press WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Taylor Swift is telling fans traveling to her first concert in Warsaw this week to not panic when they hear…
Continue ReadingBritish prime minister announces policing plan to deal with violence after fatal stabbing of girls
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the “tiny mindless minority” behind unrest that has plagued…
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Beach volleyball recap, Aug. 1: Italy upsets No. 1 Sweden
Men’s and women’s beach volleyball competition continued on Thursday at the Paris Olympics at Eiffel Tower…
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3×3 basketball recap, Aug. 1: U.S. women break winless streak; Fredette goes down
A full breakdown of all the Olympic 3×3 basketball action, from the women and the men, on Aug.…
Continue ReadingParis Olympics sweetheart: Rugby player Ilona Maher promotes body positivity through social media
AP National Writer PARIS (AP) — Ilona Maher, America’s rugby-playing social media sweetheart, walked onto the terrace of Team USA House carrying…
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Pakistan’s cultural capital sees record rainfall, flooding streets and affecting daily life
Associated Press LAHORE, Pakistan (AP) — Officials say Pakistan’s cultural city of Lahore has seen record-high rainfall, leaving at least three…
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Race walk recap: Ecuador’s Brian Pintado prevails in men’s race, China’s Yang Jiayu wins women’s walk
Ecuador’s Brian Pintado won his first Olympic medal on Thursday morning, breezing to victory in the men’s 20km race walk. Pintado, 29, finished in…
Continue ReadingAmid global turmoil Blinken aims to ease anxiety over US election on 6-nation Asia tour
AP Diplomatic Writer SINGAPORE (AP) — With large parts of the world in turmoil and deep uncertainty over the future direction of America’s global…
Continue ReadingProtest by climate activists at another German airport halts cargo flights
BERLIN (AP) — Officials say an overnight protest by climate activists at Leipzig/Halle Airport in eastern Germany forced a three-hour halt to cargo…
Continue ReadingStock market today: Worries about the economy hit Wall Street, and the Dow drops nearly 500 points
AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Just a day after rallying on hopes that the Federal Reserve is about to cut interest rates, U.S. stocks tumbled…
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Warm and breezy close to July as humidity and rain chances rise to start August
The return of monsoonal moisture will arrive Thursday, bringing higher humidity and rain chances to the Desert Southwest. Excessive heat potential…
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